Wedding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wedding is a noun meaning A marriage ceremony; a ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.
Meaning
A marriage ceremony; a ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.
More Meanings
- (idiomatic) The joining of two or more parts.
- present participle and gerund of wed
- (intransitive, humorous) To participate in a wedding.
Example Sentences
The wedding of our three companies took place last week.
Simple and brief was the wedding, as that of Ruth and of Boaz.
Rumor has it that there will be a wedding in our village ere the daisies are in bloom.
After the wedding there was singing and concertina-playing in the laundry till late evening.
Word Forms
- weddings
- weddinging
- weddinged
Synonyms for wedding
Depending on context, synonyms include nuptials, marriage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nuptials, marriage, honeymoon, betrothal, marrying, matrimony.
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